Job summary
Following a review of the Health Boards Operational Structure we have two exciting new Service Director posts leading within our new Clinical Care Group structure. Please state within your supporting statement which post you would be applying for:
- 1 x Clinical Care Group Service Director - Planned and Specialist Care
- 1 x Clinical Care Group Service Director - Allied Health and Health Sciences
These two posts are key senior operational leadership posts in the new structure providing managerial leadership as part of a triumvirate within the Clinical Care Group working collaboratively across the health and social care system to support the delivery of high quality, sustainable, and kind person centred care.
Reporting on a daily basis to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Accountable to the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidates will have experience of operational management and leadership previously, as well as a proven track record of improving quality, patient experience and performance whilst ensuring value for money. You will be a skilled communicator, that is able to build relationships to lead and deliver change in line with the Health Boards strategic plan.
These roles will provide a fantastic development opportunity for anyone that wishes to apply for more senior leadership roles in the future.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Care Group Service Director, you will be responsible for the strategic development and delivery of services required to ensure delivery of all the Health Board's Service, Financial, Performance and Improvement Plans, shaping the vision of the local Health Economy through collaborative working with partner organisations.
You will be required to interpret and implement local and national policy and strategy in order to establish goals and standards to inform local policy development across the Clinical Care Group.
The person is a very senior person in the organisation and is expected to use their own initiative and act independently. They will provide leadership, strategic and professional management for staff and resources and ensure the development and delivery of efficient and effective services demonstrating value for money whilst improving quality and ensuring safety.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
If successfully shortlisted you will be asked to complete psychometric assessments. Information regarding these and the stakeholder panels/interview will be sent to you following completion of shortlisting
Clinical Care Group Service Director Planned and Specialist Care
Stakeholder panels will be held on 30/09/2024.
Interviews will be held 01/10/2024.
Clinical Care Group Service Director Allied Health and Health Sciences
Stakeholder panels will be held on 03/10/2024.
Interviews will be held 04/10/2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
If successfully shortlisted you will be asked to complete psychometric assessments. Information regarding these and the stakeholder panels/interview will be sent to you following completion of shortlisting
Clinical Care Group Service Director Planned and Specialist Care
Stakeholder panels will be held on 30/09/2024.
Interviews will be held 01/10/2024.
Clinical Care Group Service Director Allied Health and Health Sciences
Stakeholder panels will be held on 03/10/2024.
Interviews will be held 04/10/2024.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent.
- Postgraduate management diploma qualification or equivalent experience.
- Project/Programme management qualification.
- Current and extensive knowledge of the public sector/NHS.
- Extensive knowledge over a range of disciplines eg Clinical, research, HR, finance, Governance, underpinned by specialist courses or equivalent experience.
- In depth professional specialist knowledge of a number of disciplines acquired through training and experience over a significant period.
- Knowledge of Welsh Government and health board principles and standards of governance.
- Knowledge of NHS, Welsh Government, Health Board strategies, policies and plans.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of planning and implementing long term strategy.
- Significant experience of long term planning and performance management
- Extensive experience of working at a senior level in a large, complex organisation
- Track record of introducing service improvement and managing organisational change.
- Significant experience of managing staff and working with staff Trade Unions and staff representatives.
- Experience of financial Management.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent.
- Postgraduate management diploma qualification or equivalent experience.
- Project/Programme management qualification.
- Current and extensive knowledge of the public sector/NHS.
- Extensive knowledge over a range of disciplines eg Clinical, research, HR, finance, Governance, underpinned by specialist courses or equivalent experience.
- In depth professional specialist knowledge of a number of disciplines acquired through training and experience over a significant period.
- Knowledge of Welsh Government and health board principles and standards of governance.
- Knowledge of NHS, Welsh Government, Health Board strategies, policies and plans.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of planning and implementing long term strategy.
- Significant experience of long term planning and performance management
- Extensive experience of working at a senior level in a large, complex organisation
- Track record of introducing service improvement and managing organisational change.
- Significant experience of managing staff and working with staff Trade Unions and staff representatives.
- Experience of financial Management.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
